FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.